Global Export Booking Specialist

Sims Metal; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Limited is seeking an Export Booking Specialist in the Jersey City area to coordinate international shipments and act as the main liaison among yards, customers, carriers, and internal teams. You will secure space, manage bookings, prepare documentation, and ensure accuracy from booking to departure.

The role requires familiarity with INCOTERMS, export regulations, and booking portals, plus strong communication and organizational skills to resolve issues quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in export logistics, freight forwarding, or international shipping.
• Strong understanding of INCOTERMS, export regulations, and carrier requirements.
• Proficiency with booking portals (Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM portals) and logistics software.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Secure export bookings with ocean carriers based on sales & customer requirements.
• Monitor vessel schedules and capacity, adjusting bookings as needed.
• Coordinate pickup, drayage, and container availability with yard coordinators.
• Prepare and verify export documentation, including invoices, packing lists, SLI, HBL/MBL, AWB, and origin certificates.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and carrier guidelines.
• Submit shipping instructions and verify bills of lading for accuracy.
• Track shipment milestones and provide status updates to teams.
• Resolve booking issues, space constraints, and documentation discrepancies.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, warehouse and finance teams.
• Serve as the primary contact for export booking inquiries.
• Build relationships with carriers and service providers.
• Negotiate rates or space allocations when applicable.
• Enter and update booking information in portals and systems; maintain audit-ready records.
• Generate shipment reports and identify process improvements.

Skills

Export logistics

Freight forwarding

INCOTERMS

Booking portals

Logistics software

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Maersk portal

MSC portal

CMA CGM portal

Logistics software

BSM

SAI

INTTRA

Job description

Sims Limited is seeking an Export Booking Specialist in the Jersey City area to coordinate international shipments and act as the main liaison among yards, customers, carriers, and internal teams. You will secure space, manage bookings, prepare documentation, and ensure accuracy from booking to departure.

The role requires familiarity with INCOTERMS, export regulations, and booking portals, plus strong communication and organizational skills to resolve issues quickly in a fast-paced environment.